A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.
USA116th CongressSRES-525| Senate
| Updated: 6/16/2020
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1259-1260)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
International Affairs
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign loans and debtGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHealth promotion and preventive careHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaNews media and reportingNicaraguaProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.
USA116th CongressSRES-525| Senate
| Updated: 6/16/2020
This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1259-1260)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign loans and debtGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHealth promotion and preventive careHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaNews media and reportingNicaraguaProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status